LONG BEACH, Calif.,
Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Epson America, Inc. announced today that Tom Versfelt, vice president, Channel and
Commercial Sales, has been named to the prestigious list of 2015
CRN Channel Chiefs. The influential executives on this annual list
represent the most powerful leaders in the IT channel who hold
direct responsibility for driving growth and revenue for their
organizations through their indirect channel partners. Individuals
are selected for inclusion based on their track record of channel
accomplishments, standing in the industry, dedication to the
partner community, and plans for driving future business innovation
and channel growth.
The 2015 CRN Channel Chiefs have demonstrated their enduring
support for the channel by consistently defending, promoting and
executing effective channel partner programs and strategies.
Versfelt was chosen due to his initiative in driving partner
programs and relationships, as well as the creation of new business
opportunities for partners and customers. Programs focused on
growth and value incentives, as well as industry-specific
educational events, align with Versfelt's goals to offer channel
partners a best-in-class portfolio of business solutions to create
value for their customers.
Versfelt is responsible for overseeing the Epson North America
channels and commercial sales team and is responsible for the
strategy and execution to increase sales through Epson's channel
community. He is focused on channel growth and profitability,
leveraging the Epson business solutions portfolio in current
vertical markets and new expanding markets.
"Each year, our editors carefully vet an extensive group of
highly accomplished channel executives to highlight those exemplary
individuals who earn the mantle of CRN Channel Chief. These
executives strive to advance the success and standing of the
channel community within their organizations. The 2015 CRN Channel
Chiefs lead by example and serve as valuable advocates to help
ensure the health and longevity of the IT channel. We applaud their
accomplishments and look forward to their continued success," said
Robert Faletra, CEO, The Channel
Company.
"I am honored to be the recipient of this prestigious award
alongside channel leaders and innovators," said Versfelt. "Epson
channel leadership, technology innovation and strong channel
partnerships allow us to work in tandem with our partners to help
them grow revenue and market share, and I look forward to nurturing
and improving current relationships to create new business
opportunities for Epson and our partners."
The 2015 CRN Channel Chiefs list is featured in the February 2015 issue of CRN, and online at
www.CRN.com.
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader
dedicated to exceeding expectations with solutions for markets as
diverse as the office, home, commerce, and industry. Epson's lineup
ranges from inkjet printers, printing systems and 3LCD projectors
to industrial robots, smart glasses and sensing systems and is
based on original compact, energy-saving, and high-precision
technologies.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko
Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 72,000
employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its
ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities
in which it operates. Epson America,
Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif.
is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin
America. To learn more about Epson, please visit:
www.epson.com.
You may also connect with Epson
America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/Epson), Twitter
(http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and YouTube
(http://www.youtube.com/EpsonAmerica).
About The Channel Company
The Channel Company, with
established brands including CRN, XChange Events, IPED and
SharedVue, is the channel community's trusted authority for growth
and innovation, For more than three decades, we have leveraged our
proven and leading-edge platforms to deliver prescriptive sales and
marketing solutions for the technology channel. The Channel Company
provides Communication, Recruitment, Engagement, Enablement, Demand
Generation and Intelligence services to drive technology
partnerships. Learn more at www.thechannelcompany.com.
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